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🎧 Countdown to Holyrood 2026 | Episode: Nick Drurie – Alba Party

In this episode of our Countdown to Holyrood 2026 series, we’re back at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow with Nick Drurie from the Alba Party. Hosted by the grassroots group Glasgow Pensioners for Independence, this lively event brings together independence supporters to hear directly from party representatives ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.

Nick answers tough audience questions on a wide range of topics – from economic policy to the route to independence – offering a unique Alba perspective in this critical political moment.

Key topics:
00:02:37 Nick's background
00:03:41 Overview of Alba Party Policy
00:18:31 Is anybody making prefab housing?
00:20:15 What is Alba's policy on land value tax?
00:21:28 Thoughts on Holyrood 2026?
00:24:40 Thoght son Palestine Action proscription?
00:28:23 Alba's position on defying Westminster?
00:29:45 how will Alba link cost of living issues with independence?
00:33:54 Can we gradually nationalise social housing?
00:38:36 Holyrood 26 as plebiscite vs majority of MSPs?
00:39:58 Are Alba standing in all constituencies?
00:40:28 Why has Kenny McAskill not floated an indy umbrella group?
00:41:23 how to avoid a Reform Uk PM in 2029?

🔗 Watch the full series on our YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrDKalFQSLAgCYxQweW2RqPSDnYFnRX4&si=aJsi3wdMCdPnw6kA

#scottishindependence #holyrood2026 #albaparty

The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!

Contact Us: [email protected]

Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes

Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm

If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
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Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.

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🎧 Countdown to Holyrood 2026 | Episode: Nick Drurie – Alba Party

In this episode of our Countdown to Holyrood 2026 series, we’re back at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow with Nick Drurie from the Alba Party. Hosted by the grassroots group Glasgow Pensioners for Independence, this lively event brings together independence supporters to hear directly from party representatives ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.

Nick answers tough audience questions on a wide range of topics – from economic policy to the route to independence – offering a unique Alba perspective in this critical political moment.

Key topics:
00:02:37 Nick's background
00:03:41 Overview of Alba Party Policy
00:18:31 Is anybody making prefab housing?
00:20:15 What is Alba's policy on land value tax?
00:21:28 Thoughts on Holyrood 2026?
00:24:40 Thoght son Palestine Action proscription?
00:28:23 Alba's position on defying Westminster?
00:29:45 how will Alba link cost of living issues with independence?
00:33:54 Can we gradually nationalise social housing?
00:38:36 Holyrood 26 as plebiscite vs majority of MSPs?
00:39:58 Are Alba standing in all constituencies?
00:40:28 Why has Kenny McAskill not floated an indy umbrella group?
00:41:23 how to avoid a Reform Uk PM in 2029?

🔗 Watch the full series on our YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrDKalFQSLAgCYxQweW2RqPSDnYFnRX4&si=aJsi3wdMCdPnw6kA

#scottishindependence #holyrood2026 #albaparty

The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!

Contact Us: [email protected]

Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes

Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm

If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.

Music:

Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.

  continue reading

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